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19.11.25

Qualifications Manager, Kate Russell, reviews the new social studies GCSE which will be coming to schools and colleges from September 2026....

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13.11.25

Today, we’re launching a 12-week consultation on the design of new Essential Skills Wales qualifications....

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13.11.25

Qualifications Manager, Sarah Watson, introduces the new GCSE Digital Media and Film qualification, and considers the key aspects that teachers and learners can expect to see in the new specification....

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20.11.25

An annual release that presents data on the number of Modified Papers in Wales approved for GCSE, AS and A level qualifications....

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13.11.25

An annual release that presents data on the number of special consideration requests and approvals in Wales for GCSE, AS and A level qualifications....

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REPORT
13.11.25

In September 2024, we announced our intention to reform Essential Skills Wales qualifications in three subject areas: application of number, communication and digital literacy....

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